Bittern Avenue over Drainage Ditch
GoodHillsborough County, Florida · .3 MI NW of Calusa Trc Bl · Structure no. 104297
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bittern Avenue over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bittern Avenue over Drainage Ditch in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bittern Avenue over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bittern Avenue over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Bittern Avenue over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bittern Avenue over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Bittern Avenue over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.